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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.25, 495 and 242.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.25, 495 and 242.61 is: 334.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.25 : 495 = 242.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.25/495 = 242.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.25x = 495 × 242.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.25x = 120,091.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,091.95/359.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.29

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